Turkey Meatballs and Gravy (Modify for Gluten Free)

Servings:  6-8

Ingredients:
2 beaten eggs
3/4 cup fine dry seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 T. snipped fresh parsley
1/4 t. pepper
1/8 t. garlic powder
2 Pounds ground raw turkey
1/ 1/2 t. cooking oil
1 10 3/4 oz can reduced sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
1 15/16 envelop turkey gravy mix
1/2 t. finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 t. dried thyme, crushed
1 bay leaf
Hot cooked mashed potatoes or butter noodles
Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl combine eggs, bread crumbs, onion ,celery, 2 T parsley, pepper, and garlic powder. Add ground turkey and mix well. shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.

2. In a large skillet brown meatballs, half at a time, in hot oil. If necessary add additional oil. Drain meatballs. Transfer to a 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockery cooker.

3. In a bowl combine soup, water, gravy mix, lemon peel, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour over meatballs.

4. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high -heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Discard bay leaf. Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles. sprinkle with additional snipped fresh parsley.